It played host to many games in the original Carolina League, and appears in Ron Shelton's 1988 film, "Bull Durham."

Burlington Athletic Stadium is also known to have played host to many Major League Baseball stars beginning their careers.

Notable former Burlington Indians include CC Sabathia, Bartolo Colón, and Manny Ramírez.

Historic greats who once made Fairchild Stadium their home field include another Red Sox legend, Luis Tiant, and longtime New York Yankees pitcher and coach Mel Stottlemyre.

The 27-inning marathon between the Burlington Indians and Bluefield Orioles lasted eight hours and fifteen minutes, and occurred over two days on June 24–25, 1988.